Evaluating U.S. Biosafety and Biosecurity for Pandemic Pathogen Research
Official title: SOS:BIO - Assessing U.S. Biosafety and Biosecurity Compliance for Potential Pandemic Pathogen Research and Dual Use Research of Concern
Funded at Arizona State University-Tempe Campus · NIH-11044082 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how well people working with potentially dangerous germs and research practices understand safety rules and what they do to keep everyone safe, so we can find ways to improve safety in pandemic research for everyone involved.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Arizona State University-Tempe Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tempe, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $261,620 |
| NIH project number | 5R01GM155913-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11044082 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include biosafety and biosecurity personnel, researchers, and institutions involved in pandemic pathogen research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in biosafety or biosecurity research or those outside the scientific community may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the knowledge and practices of biosafety and biosecurity personnel and scientific researchers involved in Potential Pandemic Pathogens (PPPs) and Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC) across various sectors in the U.S. The project aims to assess current understanding and identify gaps in biosafety and biosecurity policies and practices. By examining these areas, the research seeks to provide recommendations for enhancing compliance and safety measures in pandemic-related research. This effort will involve data collection and analysis from academic, industry, government, and amateur science sectors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved safety protocols and policies that protect public health during pandemic research.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on biosafety and biosecurity, this research aims to create a new baseline understanding, making it a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
Tempe, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vogel, Kathleen — Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
- Study coordinator: Vogel, Kathleen
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.